Harry J. Sprague

Harry J. Sprague, 60, of Friendship Township, died unexpectedly at his home on Nov. 20, 2006.

He was born May 27, 1946, in Friendship Township, to Clyde and Rose (King) Sprague. He attended Harbor Springs schools and graduated from high school in Harbor.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Germany.

He married the former Margaret Winter and they later separated.

Harry was a licensed journeyman plumber and had worked for several area plumbing contractors.

Harry enjoyed cribbage, going to the casinos and was an avid golfer. He was a member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians.

Harry is survived by two brothers, Douglas (Merilee) Sprague and Al (Betty) Sprague, all of Harbor Springs, and nieces and nephews.

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The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Readmond-Friendship-Cross Village Fire Department of which he was a former member, or to Hospice of Little Traverse Bay.

A memorial service has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians governmental center on Hathaway Road. Pastor Edward Warner will be the officiant along with tribal members. A luncheon will immediately follow at the center.

The family was assisted by the Schiller Funeral Home of Harbor Springs.